Esperides Resort Hotel
Esperides Resort Hotel · Meganisi · 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
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How do I get to Meganisi?
PVK serves Lefkada and nearby islands with connections to Meganisi via local transport services. Spilia port is the embarkation/disembarkation point for Meganisi Island via Meganisi II.
How do I get around Meganisi?
The Meganisi municipal service supports movement for residents and visitors within the island, aligning with weekly vehicle schedules. Discover Meganisi in Spartochori offers electric-bike rentals, along with motorcycles and quad bikes.
Which essential services should I know in Meganisi?
Ferry routes à partir de Nidri to Meganisi and local bus connections (KTEL Lefkadas). Accès is straightforward via a floating bridge à partir de Lefkada and major Greek road networks.
What can I do in Meganisi?
Meganisi features many small beaches and inlets around its coastline, ideal for family-friendly seaside moments and peaceful swims. The Beaches section highlights organized and secluded beaches of Meganisi, emphasizing access by sea and natural beauty.
Which cultural places should I know in Meganisi?
Meganisi’s history and archaeological findings à partir de sites related to Taphians and the Submycenaean period form part of the island’s heritage. The Cyclops Cave was known since antiquity and is associated with the tradition of Polyphemus.
Which sights and day trips are around Meganisi?
The Lefkada connection via a road bridge and ferries makes Meganisi easily reachable à partir de Nidri/Lefkada. Meganisi is connected to Lefkada by a ferry à partir de Nidri, offering a scenic maritime journey with views of Madouri and Skorpios.
Which local food and products should I look for in Meganisi?
The official tourism site includes a Food & Drink section highlighting local dining options and flavors in Katomeri and other villages. The official Shops & Services section highlights local supermarkets and shops in Meganisí (e.g., in Katomeri), useful for obtaining island ingredients.
Getting there
Compare road access, intercity buses, rail where available and the airport serving Meganisi. Recheck official sources for current timetables before travelling.
Airports
Lefkada Airport (PVK) Information
PVK serves Lefkada and nearby islands with connections to Meganisi via local transport services.
Spilia Port – Meganisi Island Accès
Spilia port is the embarkation/disembarkation point for Meganisi Island via Meganisi II.
Nearest Airport Lefkada Accès to Meganisi
Nearest airport is PVK (Aktion), with transfers to Lefkada and Meganisi via local transport services.
Action National Airport – Nearby Accès for Meganisi
Aktion National Airport (PVK) serves Preveza/Lefkada and is close to Meganisi, with regular transfers to Lefkada.
Ferries
Meganisi II Ferry Routes (Nydri – Meganisi)
Daily schedules operate between Nidri and Meganisi via the Meganisi II vessel.
Departure and arrival ports
For Meganisi II, departures in Lefkada are à partir de Nidri port and arrivals on Meganisi are at Spilia port.
Ferry connection à partir de Nidri
Meganisi is connected by ferry with Nidri in Lefkada through the passenger-car ferry Meganisi II.
Flights
Air access via Aktion Airport
Aktion State Airport serves as the main air hub for Preveza and Lefkada, followed by road travel to Nidri and a ferry to Meganisi.
Intercity buses
Accès by intercity and local buses
À partir de Lefkada KTEL terminal, visitors can take a local bus to Nidri and then continue by ferry to Meganisi.
Ports
Main Departure Port à partir de Lefkada (Nydri)
The primary departure point to Meganisi is Nidri on Lefkada.
Meganisi Island Port Accès (Ferry)
Meganisi is connected to Lefkada by the Meganisi II ferry à partir de Nidri and Spilia, with regular year-round sailings.
Road access
Road access via Lefkada and Nidri
Road access to Meganisi is via Lefkada, followed by travel to Nidri port for the ferry.
Getting around
Local buses, taxis, transfers, rentals, parking, walking and other practical ways to move around Meganisi.
Bike rental
Mobility services for transfers on Meganisi
The Meganisi municipal service supports movement for residents and visitors within the island, aligning with weekly vehicle schedules.
Electric bike rental
Discover Meganisi in Spartochori offers electric-bike rentals, along with motorcycles and quad bikes.
Car rental
Car rental
Meganissi Rent-a-car in Vathy offers mini and sedan car types for rental.
Local buses
Useful Telephones (Meganisi)
Municipality contact numbers including local services.
Bus routes connecting settlements
Bus routes connect Spartohori, Katomeri, Vathi and Spilia for island connectivity.
Parking
Electric vehicle charging and parking points (Grèce-wide)
Public charging points information is accessible through the Greek Institute registry for electric vehicle infrastructure (Gov.gr), useful for visitors to Meganisi.
Taxi
Local taxi
The Municipality of Meganisi lists a local taxi service with contact number 6972704359.
Transfers
Ferry access to Meganisi (Meganisi II)
Meganisi is served by ferry connections such as Meganisi II, enabling arrivals and departures to the island.
Accès options on Visit Meganisi (sea taxi)
Transport access options including sea taxi transfers.
Achialos speed boat and Meganisi II ferry itineraries
Itineraries for passenger speed boat Achialos and ferry Meganisi II as transfers to Meganisi.
Sea transfers
Sea Taxi Meganisi offers return transfers to and à partir de Lefkada and nearby Ionian islands.
Taxi and minivan transfers
Meganisi Transfers provides taxi, minivan and sea-taxi transfers to and à partir de Meganisi and Lefkada.
Walking
Pedestrian mobility on Meganisi
Official island mobility notes walking as a fundamental access mode for residents and visitors within Meganisi’s internal network.
Essentials & services
Useful numbers, emergency services, health, tourist information, accessibility and public services. Specific details include their source.
Accessibility
Ferry routes and local transport
Ferry routes à partir de Nidri to Meganisi and local bus connections (KTEL Lefkadas).
Accessibility: Meganisi access via Lefkada and bridge
Accès is straightforward via a floating bridge à partir de Lefkada and major Greek road networks.
Healthcare
Regional health posts: Meganisi medical facilities
Local health posts serving Meganisi (Kontomeri, Spartochori, Vathy) with nearby pharmacy access.
Emergency Medical Calls – ambulance, rapid boat, and air transfer
Contact the rural doctor ou health centers for urgent cases; ambulance and fast boat transfers to Lefkada General Hospital, with helicopter transfer option if required.
Meganisi Healthcare – Primary Care & Emergency Facilities
Two permanent doctors on the island, direct link to Lefkada General Hospital, with public health centers in Katoméri, Spartochóri, and Vathy; 24/7 ambulance service and a fast boat ambulance for urgent transfers.
Pharmacies
Meganisi Pharmacy
One island pharmacy located in Katoméri town center with définir opening heures.
Public services
Meganisi Municipality: Network of services and contacts
Central contact points and communications for residents and visitors.
Meganisi Municipality – Citizen Services
Public services include civil registry documents, vital records, and mail-in information services.
Safety information
Safety: Police, Coast Guard and nearby resources
Police, Coast Guard, and essential safety services in the nearby area.
Tourist information
Official tourist portal: Visit Meganisi
Official tourist information portal for Meganisi with guides, maps, and service links.
Useful contacts
Useful contacts and emergency numbers
Emergency, police, post, KEΠ, and other essential numbers.
Meganisi Useful Contacts
Key contact numbers for health centers, pharmacy, police, bus service, port authorities, and more.
🆘 112 · European emergency number
24/7 and free. Connects to Police, Fire Service, EKAB ambulance and Coast Guard.
👮 100 · Police emergency response
For immediate police intervention throughout Grèce.
🚑 166 · EKAB ambulance
For emergency medical help and transport.
🔥 199 · Fire Service
À report a fire. In immediate danger also use 112.
🛟 108 · Hellenic Coast Guard
For emergencies at ports ou at sea.
🧳 1571 · Tourist Police
Tourist Police service line.
Beaches & activities
Beaches, hiking, water activities, boat trips, diving and family options in Meganisi.
Beaches
Beaches and coves around Meganisi
Meganisi features many small beaches and inlets around its coastline, ideal for family-friendly seaside moments and peaceful swims.
Meganisi Beaches – official tourism page (Visit Meganisi)
The Beaches section highlights organized and secluded beaches of Meganisi, emphasizing access by sea and natural beauty.
Beaches of Meganisi (official portal)
Beaches and coastal coves of Meganisi highlighted by the municipality’s tourism portal, including unique spots like Fanari and Ammoglossa.
Beaches and small coves
Meganisi has many small fjord-like beaches, including Fanari, Agios Ioannis, Roca, Ambelaki and Limonari.
Boat trips
Boat trips and transport in Meganisi
Official portal lists ferry/boat itineraries and access to sea caves and coastlines.
Ferry and boat services to Meganisi (official)
Official ferry and passenger boat itineraries serving Meganisi, including routes listed by the municipality.
Private RIB boat trips
Asteria Boats offers private RIB rental services in Meganisi, including day cruises.
Découvrir by boat
Boat excursions are recommended for discovering hidden spots, nearby islets and beaches in the area.
Diving
Diving activities around Meganisi
Diving opportunities and underwater exploration around Meganisi island.
Family activities
Family-friendly seaside opportunities
Coves and beaches around the island offer calm family-friendly moments and safe swimming.
Quiet coves for family time
The small coves around the island are described as suitable for relaxed family moments.
Hiking
Distances for Meganisi walking routes
Official routes list with explicit distances and estimated times (e.g., Katomeri–Spartochori, Spartochori–Vathy).
Walk, Bike, Run routes on Meganisi
Official Meganisi Walk, Bike, Run routes with distances and durations (e.g., Katomeri–Spartochori, Spartochori–Vathy) for accessible island exploration.
Outdoor activities
Main villages with hiking access and views
The villages Spartochori, Vathy, and Katomeri offer access to trails and stunning views over the Ionian Sea and nearby islets.
Water sports
Water activities (Meganisi)
The Meganisi area is promoted for sea-based activities through local tourism resources and region-wide initiatives.
Swimming, snorkelling and sailing
Sea activities in Meganisi include swimming, snorkelling and sailing.
Culture & history
Museums, archaeological sites, monuments, religious sites and cultural venues. Confirm hours and tickets with the official source before visiting.
Archaeological sites
Meganisi, a Journey through Time
Meganisi’s history and archaeological findings à partir de sites related to Taphians and the Submycenaean period form part of the island’s heritage.
Cyclops Cave
The Cyclops Cave was known since antiquity and is associated with the tradition of Polyphemus.
Archaeological finds of the Taphians
The municipality’s official tourism website refers to thousands of finds à partir de recent archaeological research and earlier finds in the Dörpfeld Museum.
Neolithic settlement and ancient name
Meganisi has been inhabited since the Neolithic period and was formerly known as Taphos.
Cultural venues
Tafion Cultural Center
The Tafion Cultural Center is the island’s cultural hub, created à partir de merging the Community Center with the Municipal Library and hosts events throughout the year.
Events
Meganisi – Culture & Traditions
Meganisi hosts cultural events reflecting local traditions.
Meganisi Events
Events on Meganisi organized year-round by the Tafion Cultural Center, peaking in the summer months.
Taphion Cultural Centre
The Centre was created by merging the Spiritual Centre and Municipal Library and organizes events highlighting local tradition.
Monuments
Katomeri – Heart of Meganisi
Katomeri is the island’s cultural and administrative hub, where history meets tradition.
Religious sites
Churches of Meganisi
Meganisi hosts churches that reflect the island’s religious traditions as part of its cultural heritage.
Tickets
No permanent public ticketing page found
No consistent public ticketing page found for Meganisi cultural venues.
Sights & day trips
Landmarks, villages, nature, viewpoints, protected areas and day-trip ideas around Meganisi.
Day trips
Road Link and Ferry Accès (Lefkada–Meganisi)
The Lefkada connection via a road bridge and ferries makes Meganisi easily reachable à partir de Nidri/Lefkada.
Ferry Accès à partir de Nidri (Meganisi)
Meganisi is connected to Lefkada by a ferry à partir de Nidri, offering a scenic maritime journey with views of Madouri and Skorpios.
Landmarks
Cyclops Cave
The Cyclops Cave, at the Kalopoulos Bay, is one of the candidate sites related to the Homeric Cyclops myth.
Papnicolis Sea Cave (sea cave)
One of Meganisi's most famous sea caves, about 120 m long, accessed à partir de the southwest coast with a sandy interior.
Sea Cave of Meganisi
A notable sea cave about 120 m long, with an entry width of 60 m and ~30 m depth, a key natural landmark of Meganisi that visitors explore for its dramatic seaside scenery and swimming.
Cyclops Cave
A cave at Kalopoulou Bay, above Spilia, associated with the local tradition of Polyphemus.
Monastery of Agios Ioannis
A small historic monastery of Saint John the Baptist, built on a pebble beach in western Meganisi.
Papanikolis Cave
A sea cave at Meganisi’s southwestern tip, 120 metres long, with a sandy interior.
Nature
Beaches and Bays (Fanari, Roka, Spilia, Atherinos)
Extensive coastline with numerous small beaches and coves across the island, including Fanari, Roka, Spilia, and Atherinos.
Beaches and Small Bays
Meganisi has many small fjord-like beaches, including Fanari, Agios Ioannis, Roka and Limonari.
Protected areas
Natura 2000 Protected Area (Meaganisi)
Meganisi is listed within Natura 2000 as a site of natural importance.
Viewpoints
Panoramic Views to Skorpios and East Lefkada coasts
Panoramic views à partir de the villages towards Skorpios and the eastern shores of Lefkada.
Three Scenic Villages with Panoramic Views (Spartochori, Vathi, Katomeri)
The three villages of Meganisi (Spartochori, Vathi, Katomeri) form charming settlements with sea views and scenic routes around the island.
Villages
Vathy and Katomeri
Vathy is a seaside fishing village with a harbour and waterfront, while Katomeri is a picturesque settlement with old stone houses.
Spartochori
A traditional village with island-style houses, a square and panoramic views toward Skorpios and eastern Lefkada.
Food & gastronomy
Local products, markets, culinary traditions, wineries and food experiences. Specific information includes its source.
Food experiences
Food & drink experiences on Meganisi
The official tourism site includes a Food & Drink section highlighting local dining options and flavors in Katomeri and other villages.
Local products
Local shops and availability in Meganisi
The official Shops & Services section highlights local supermarkets and shops in Meganisí (e.g., in Katomeri), useful for obtaining island ingredients.
Markets
AVGERINOS Supermarket in Katomeri
Located in central Katomeri, AVGERINOS Supermarket offers groceries, dairy products and more.
Restaurants
Tavernas and restaurants in Meganisi's villages
The official Meganisi site highlights Katomeri as the heart of dining with tavernas that serve homemade dishes, reflecting local island flavors.
Niagas Taverna: homemade Greek cuisine
In Atherinos, Niagas Taverna offers traditional Greek cuisine with fresh, homemade dishes.
Coyote: Italian cuisine with fresh local ingredients
In Spartochori, Coyote serves pizza and other dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients.
Gantzos in Vathy: handmade local flavours
The Vathy location offers souvlaki and Greek grilled recipes prepared with local, handmade ingredients.
Gantzos: traditional Greek grill in Katomeri
This family-run grill continues a tradition dating to 1956, serving traditional grilled dishes such as spit-roasted lamb, kokoretsi, frigadeli and kontosouvli.
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